How do you test a thermal fuse on a dryer with a multimeter?

[lazyostrich587]

Set your multimeter to the R X 1 setting. Take each of your meter's probes and touch one to each terminal. You are testing for continuity, and you should receive a reading of either zero or infinity. At room temperature, testing the thermal fuse should produce a reading of zero.

[happyduck881]

How to Test a Thermal Cut Off for a Dryer

1. Disconnect the power cord of the dryer from the dryer wall outlet.
2. Use a pair of needle nose pliers to remove the wires from the thermal fuse.
3. Set the volt-ohm meter to the RX1 setting to test for continuity.

Furthermore, how do I reset my thermal fuse? How to Reset a Thermal Fuse

1. Unplug the clothes dryers power cord from the wall outlet.
2. Swing the front panel out towards you so that you can look into the compartment.
3. Aim a flashlight at the flat-can-like component to locate the blown thermal fuse.

Secondly, can you bypass a thermal fuse on a dryer?

Bypassing a Dryer Thermal Fuse If you do not have access to a multimeter or ohmmeter, you can momentarily bypass the thermal fuse. Operating a dryer with a bypassed thermal fuse is both unnecessary and unsafe, so a bypass should only be done long enough to troubleshoot a potential problem.

How do I know if my thermal fuse is blown?

Touch the left multimeter lead to the left side of the thermal fuse; touch the right multimeter lead to the right side of the fuse. Keep an eye on the multimeter needle; a needle that fails to move indicates a blown thermal fuse. If this is the case, dont fret: thermal fuse replacement is a simple task.